The course builds on the best practice guidance from the Health and Safety Executive and provides learners with the opportunity to practice safe moving principles.

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The Health and Safety and Work Act 1974 and the Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992 require each employer to provide adequate supervision and training and as well as undertake manual handling risk assessments. This qualification will support employers to demonstrate their commitment to the legal obligations.  

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The qualification is ideal for new starters, existing staff and for refresher training.

 

Learning Outcomes

 

• Understand the reasons for safe manual handling

• Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety

• Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety

• Be able to apply safe manual handling principles

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